Judge Acquits 3 in Death of Journalist Killed Watching Riot
A judge has acquitted three men in the murder trial of journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot while covering a protest in Northern Ireland.
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Three men have been found not guilty of the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. McKee was killed by gunfire while reporting on a riot during a protest in Northern Ireland.
Coverage from the BBC, The Guardian, ABC News, Newser, and the Belfast Telegraph emphasizes the court's decision to clear the defendants. The reporting highlights that the verdict comes after the journalist was shot while covering the event.
According to the Belfast Telegraph, the family of Lyra McKee has vowed that their fight for justice is not over following the acquittals.
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Quick answers
Who was the victim in this case?
The victim was journalist Lyra McKee.
What were the defendants accused of?
Three men were accused of the murder of Lyra McKee.
Where did the incident take place?
The killing occurred during a protest in Northern Ireland.
Coverage (6)
- 'No stone will be left unturned' in fight RTE.ie · 1d ago
- Family of Lyra McKee vow fight for justice not over after three men cleared of murder Belfast Telegraph · 1d ago
- 3 men acquitted in killing of journalist shot while covering Northern Ireland protest ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 1d ago
- Three men found not guilty of journalist Lyra McKee's murder BBC · 1d ago
- Three men found not guilty of murdering journalist Lyra McKee The Guardian · 1d ago
- Judge Acquits 3 in Death of Journalist Killed Watching Riot Newser · 1d ago broke it first
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